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How Smart Home Tech Can Benefit Home Care

Routine Health and Wellness
An overwhelming 87 percent of seniors prefer to age in place in their own homes, but unfortunately, age- and disease-related decline often make it difficult to handle everyday tasks without assistance. Smart technology can simplify many […]

Voting Tips for Seniors

As American citizens, we have been given the right to vote for state and national leaders. Although voting can seem overwhelming, it’s important that every registered voter takes the time to study the issues and decide which candidate best aligns […]

5 Halloween Activities for Seniors

The spookiest weekend of the year is finally here! Halloween is a great time to eat delicious treats, see old friends, and visit aging loved ones. Here are some fun activities you can do with your loved ones to help […]

5 Steps to Performing a Breast Cancer Self-Exam

In October, we celebrate the lives of women everywhere who have victoriously conquered breast cancer, and those who continue to struggle. Breast Cancer Awareness month is a reminder of the thousands of women who suffer or have suffered from this disease. […]

4 Ways to Relieve Stress as a Caregiver

As a caregiver, finding time for a little rest and relaxation can be a challenging task. You give so much of your time and energy to helping others, when do you have time for yourself? Taking the time to […]

How to Get More Free Time as a Family Caregiver

Juggling family time and work time can be a difficult balancing act. It is even more difficult when your work is your family. So how do you get more free time as a family caregiver?
Set Boundaries
Working as a family […]

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

October is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among males in the United States, right behind skin cancer. In the US alone, it is estimated that over 180,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2016 […]

5 Best Cities for Seniors

With age and retirement comes a change of pace. The kids are out of the house, your busy schedule is winding down, and your life is slowly becoming your own again. With these changes, it may also be time to […]

6 Warning Signs of Diabetes

According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.9% of Americans age 65 and older have some form of diabetes. Though diabetes isn’t caused by age, risk for type 2 diabetes increases as you get older, and the symptoms of diabetes […]

5 Easy Stretches to Relieve Back Pain

According to the American Chiropractic Association, lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and half of all Americans admit to experiencing back pain. Back pain can be particularly aggravating when combined with the other aches and […]